For almost 30 years, Jimmie Duncan lived behind bars, sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit. But in a surprising turn of events, a judge recently overturned his conviction. The reason? The forensic evidence used to convict him was shaky at best. Back in 1998, Duncan was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter. Prosecutors said he rap...
A recent ruling by a Texas appeals court has kept a Christian Science reading room in Austin exempt from property taxes. The court decided that even though the ownership setup is a bit tangled, the place still gets the break because it's used for religious stuff. The judge, Darlene Byrne, explained that if a religious group has the right to use the property for thei...
A devastating fire in a Hong Kong apartment building has left at least 55 people dead and nearly 300 missing. This tragedy comes at a time when Beijing's control over Hong Kong is already under scrutiny. The city has seen significant political changes since the 2019 pro-democracy protests, with elections now limited to "patriotic" candidates and many critics silenced...
Wisconsin's political landscape is a battleground, with Republicans and Democrats locked in a power struggle over voting districts. The state's congressional map, drawn by Republicans after the 2010 census, heavily favors the GOP, despite the state's nearly even split between the two parties. This imbalance has long been a target for voting rights advocates, who argu...
A recent release of documents by the House Oversight Committee has caused significant distress among alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained unredacted names and personal information of dozens of victims, including minors at the time of the abuse. This oversight has raised serious concerns about the government's ability to protect the privacy and safe...
A grand jury in Los Angeles is currently examining evidence related to the tragic death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her body was found in the trunk of a Tesla owned by singer D4vd, sparking a complex investigation. The discovery was made on September 8th in a Hollywood tow yard. Although the Los Angeles Police Department has not officially labeled the de...
Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility far from her home in Massachusetts. Ferr...
In a significant legal showdown, a federal judge in Denver recently took a stand against what he saw as excessive actions by immigration authorities. Judge R. Brooke Jackson, who was appointed by President Obama, criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for conducting warrantless arrests. He argued that these actions were part of a larger issue whe...
A recent ruling by a federal appeals court has left former President Donald Trump and his legal team facing a hefty price tag. The court upheld a nearly $1 million penalty against Trump and his attorneys for what was deemed "frivolous" legal action. This case revolves around a lawsuit Trump filed against Hillary Clinton and other Democrats, alleging a conspiracy to s...
North Carolina's new congressional map is set for the 2026 elections after a federal court ruling. This decision is a big deal in the ongoing battle over redistricting across the country. Republicans are celebrating, while Democrats are gearing up for a fight. The map was drawn to favor Republicans, giving them more seats than their share of the vote might suggest. ...